As a city, Portland in particular is incredibly supportive to new businesses, whether it is a small boutique shop, a cubby store, or a food truck. We love our new businesses! However, with restrictions on essential business, the constraints of government has forced many of these stores, in some cases brand new, to close. Over the course of the last couple of months, we, as a community, have seen businesses not only temporarily close, but also permanently close their doors. Between lay-offs, and having to pay bills without being able to run their stores, new and seasoned business owners are loosing their work, and having to come out of retirement to help compensate for the financial implications of business restraints. However, with phase one being introduced, a lot of doors are being opened back up, and business is steadily getting on track to becoming normal again. However, business owners have a long road ahead of them.
So how can you help? Shop local, and try to find the new stores, or boutique stores that you think really need the business. Larger, chain shops have the ability to seek out big loans, and reallocate money because they have the financial resources to do so. Unfortunately, smaller, start up shops do not. You can also spread the word for these small businesses through social media platforms. Public awareness can goes a long way. Spread the word, shop local, and help restart our community!
How are businesses impacted? Click on the link below!
https://www.oregonbusiness.com/article/opinion/item/19011-covid-19-closures-what-oregon-employers-need-to-know
BLM. Black-Owned businesses you can support!
https://pdx.eater.com/2020/6/4/21280912/support-portland-area-black-owned-restaurants-cafes-bars-breweries-wineries
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